Leukocytezz Flashcards
1
Q
are the mobile units of protective systems formed partially in _____ (granulocytes and monocytes) and in ______ (lymphocytes and plasma cells)
A
Leukocytes; bone marrow, lymph tissue
2
Q
Shared properties of WBCs
- They circulate for short portion using ______ to travel between organs
- Spend most of their time _____
- When activated in bloodstream, they adhere on vessel walls and squeeze between endothelial cells called ______
A
Bloodstream; migrating; diapedesis
3
Q
All WBCs are attracted to specific chemical stimuli which guides WBCs to incading pathogens
A
Positive chemotaxis
4
Q
MEN are capable of ____ which engulfs pathogens and cell debris
A
Phagocytosis
5
Q
Are monocytes that moved out of bloodstream and became actively phagocytotic
A
Macrophages
6
Q
BEN and monocytes are formed only in _____ while lymphocytes and plasma cells are produced mainly in _______
A
Bone marrow; lymphogenous tissue (Peyer’s patch)